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9 February 2009, 01:02 PM | #1 |
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Anyone fancy a full-gold or TT Explorer 2?
It's always struck me as odd that all Rolex's sports models have full-gold and TT versions (Sub, GMT-2, Yachtmaster and Daytona) yet Rolex don't offer the same options for the Explorer 2. (The Sea-Dweller looks similar to the Sub so I'm guessing that's why Rolex didn't produce TT or gold Sea-Dwellers).
Does anyone know the reason for this omission? I'd certainly be interested to see what a TT or full-gold Exp 2 would look like - anyone else? |
9 February 2009, 01:04 PM | #2 |
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I went ahead and stole this picture from frostie's thread
I think it looks pretty nice. |
9 February 2009, 01:06 PM | #3 |
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That white dial really stands out!!! very beautiful!!!
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While the shot of the white dial YG is stunning, the E2 should remain a SS "tool" watch, IMO.
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9 February 2009, 06:29 PM | #5 |
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Nice pix - thanks for that. Do you think Rolex would ever produce it though?
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At its current design I think the Explorer II is the least "blingable" watch in the Rolex sports line. So my answer would be no. I think it looks best in SS.
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ditto
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9 February 2009, 06:56 PM | #9 |
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Don't really get the gold/two tone "sports" watches anyway, with the exception of the Yachtmaster where a bit of bling would seem appropriate.
Gold/two tone or platinum, work so much better on date just/dress watches IMHO. Anyway, where do you stop, Exp II, with rubies and sapphires inset? |
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Now, since they've been around for years, it must mean there's demand for the bling "tool'' watch. So why not the Exp 2 one day?... |
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9 February 2009, 07:25 PM | #11 |
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there's something about the EXP II, i like it, but i dont ever see myself buying it...this might sound naive but i dont think its an iconic rolex, like the DJ, DATE, SUB, DD, DAYTONA........however if it was in a rose gold TT that would look really nice IMO....maybe it would sway me....
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I like the stainless steel look myself
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21 February 2009, 08:01 PM | #13 |
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I´m SOLD for this FG Explorer II! ...IMHO, I´d totally buy it over a FG Yacht-Master, even liking the FG YM aswell (well, I´d get both of them together if I could. haha Nice shop! loved it! Cheers, Erwin.
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Both the Explorer I and the Explorer II are in SS only as they are "working" watches. Made to be used in harsh conditions.
There is talk that Rolex will announce a new Explorer II at the 2009 Basel show. Can't wait to see it. Cheers Imtiaz |
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